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5 Shortcuts for a Healthier Summer Cookout

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Skin Cancer

Spending time outdoors takes some preparation. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to help you prepare for any cookouts, barbecues, and pool parties this season. So you can focus on what’s really important… Enjoying the company of family and friends.

Here are five shortcuts for healthier summer cookouts.

1. Grill for Safety…and Speed

It’s not just beer marinade that prevents grilled meats from forming carcinogenic compounds… Pre-cooking can further limit the amount of cancer-causing chemicals formed on the grill.… Read More

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Statins Aren’t the Only Heart Pills Stealing Your Memories

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article

Health Watch readers know statins are one of the most dangerous drugs you can take. They won’t save your heart. They put it in danger…along with your brain. But these aren’t the only dangerous heart drugs on the market. New research reveals another class of drug that will rot your brain…

Researchers at Rutgers University looked at medical data for almost 500,000 statin users from 1987-2013.… Read More

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This Little-Known Fat in Avocados May Kill Leukemia

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

Avocados are a great source of healthy fats… The kind that help you lose weight and keep healthy cholesterol levels. They reduce inflammation and protect your heart. And now a new study reveals they may be a cancer-killing weapon.

Researchers in Canada found a lipid in avocados that fights acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer.… Read More